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20-Minute Yoga for Strength

This 20-minute sequence develops the functional strength that supports a safe, sustainable yoga practice. Expect your legs, core, and upper body to work together in poses that build stability and control.

Duration

20 minutes

Poses

13 poses

Goal

Strength

The Flow

Grounding
1
Happy Baby

Ananda Balasana

1 min(8-10 breaths)

Lie on your back.

opens the inner groins and hip flexors
Warm-Up
2
Crescent Lunge

Anjaneyasana

1 min(8 breaths)

From Mountain Pose, step your right foot back into a long lunge position.

stretches the hip flexors and groin of the back leg
3
Woman practising Warrior I (Virabhadrasana I) on a beach at sunrise
Warrior I

Virabhadrasana I

1 min(8 breaths)

From Mountain Pose, step your left foot back about a metre.

strengthens the legs, glutes, and core
4
Three women practising Warrior II (Virabhadrasana II) together in a yoga studio
Warrior II

Virabhadrasana II

1 min(8 breaths)

Stand with feet about a metre apart.

strengthens and tones the legs and ankles
Main Flow
5
Two women performing Cobra Pose (Bhujangasana) on a wooden platform outdoors
Cobra Pose

Bhujangasana

1 min(8-10 breaths)

Lie on your belly with your legs extended, tops of your feet on the mat.

strengthens the spine and erector muscles
6
Woman practising Pigeon Pose (Eka Pada Rajakapotasana) in a bright yoga studio
Pigeon Pose

Eka Pada Rajakapotasana

1 min(8-10 breaths)

From Downward Dog, bring your right knee toward your right wrist.

deeply opens the hips, groin, and outer thighs
7
Garland Pose

Malasana

1 min(8-10 breaths)

Stand with feet slightly wider than hip-width, toes angled out.

opens the hips and groin
8
Upward-Facing Dog

Urdhva Mukha Svanasana

1 min(8-10 breaths)

Lie on your belly with palms by the lower ribs, elbows close in.

strengthens the spine, arms, and wrists
9
Woman standing in Mountain Pose (Tadasana), grounded and upright on a yoga mat
Mountain Pose

Tadasana

1 min(8-10 breaths)

Stand with feet together or hip-width apart, big toes touching.

improves posture and body awareness
Peak
10
Shoulder Stand

Sarvangasana

1-2 min(10-15 breaths)

Lie on your back and draw your knees toward your chest.

stimulates the thyroid and parathyroid glands
Cool-Down
11
Half Lord of the Fishes

Ardha Matsyendrasana

1-2 min(10-15 breaths)

Sit with both legs extended.

deeply rotates the spine, improving mobility
12
Supine Spinal Twist

Supta Matsyendrasana

1-2 min(10-15 breaths)

Lie on your back with both knees bent.

releases tension in the spine and lower back
Savasana
13
Woman lying in Corpse Pose (Savasana) on a yoga mat, fully relaxed
Corpse Pose

Savasana

3 min

Allow every muscle to soften completely. This is where the practice integrates.

promotes full recovery

Quick Reference

All 13 poses in this sequence, in order.

  1. 1Happy Baby1 min
  2. 2Crescent Lunge1 min
  3. 3Warrior I1 min
  4. 4Warrior II1 min
  5. 5Cobra Pose1 min
  6. 6Pigeon Pose1 min
  7. 7Garland Pose1 min
  8. 8Upward-Facing Dog1 min
  9. 9Mountain Pose1 min
  10. 10Shoulder Stand1-2 min
  11. 11Half Lord of the Fishes1-2 min
  12. 12Supine Spinal Twist1-2 min
  13. 13Corpse Pose3 min

Poses Used in This Sequence

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